651 - Platform-Agnostic Consulting: Why SaaS Partners Are Making the Switch to AI with Leandra Nisbet
Why you should listen
- Discover the simple formula for calculating ROI on AI tools before you implement them, so you stop wasting money on platforms you'll never use.
- Leandra reveals how she helps burnt-out business owners fall back in love with their companies while scaling revenue—without adding more to their plate.
- Learn why the most effective automations aren't the flashy AI agents everyone's talking about, but strategic tweaks to tools you already own.
You're stuck at a revenue ceiling and drowning in delivery work. Every "AI solution" promises to save you time, but you're paralyzed by options and skeptical of the hype. Meanwhile, you're working harder than ever with nothing to show for it.
In this episode, I sit down with Leandra Nisbet from Stingray Advisory Group to cut through the AI noise. Leandra shares her battle-tested approach to helping consultants scale without burning out using practical automation that actually moves the needle. We dig into why chasing every new AI tool is killing your productivity, how to know if an implementation will pay off before you start, and why human expertise still wins over bots.
Key Highlights
- The Three Ps Framework: People, Pricing, and Planning. Leandra's methodology for diagnosing where consultants are bleeding time and money, then creating customized solutions instead of cookie-cutter packages.
- The 5-Minute ROI Calculator: How to compare tool costs, setup time, learning curve, and team hours against current manual processes to make data-driven decisions on new platforms.
- Low-Hanging Automation Wins: Start with auto-emailing your P&L every Friday or your balance sheet monthly. Simple triggers within existing tools like QuickBooks that don't require new tech
- ChatGPT vs Claude vs NotebookLM: When to use each AI tool based on the job (ChatGPT for deep thinking, NotebookLM for organizing research).
- Why Zapier Finally Works: How AI co-pilots and improved testing have transformed Zapier from frustrating to functional, making workflow automation accessible without a steep learning curve.
About Leandra Nisbet
Leandra Nisbet is the Founder & Owner of Stingray Advisory Group, a woman- and minority-owned advisory firm based in Michigan. With a background in finance, marketing, computer technology and team operations, Leandra helps small business owners and entrepreneurs scale with confidence by combining streamlined systems, strategic decision-making and a deep understanding of what drives sustainable growth.
Stingray Advisory Group specializes in marketing strategy, financial management and business planning by meeting clients where they are, whether clarifying goals, navigating cash flow challenges or preparing for expansion. The firm is focused on community impact, with a mission to support under-resourced entrepreneurs and empower women and BIPOC business owners to build sustainable, purpose-driven companies.
Resources and Links
Leandra on Instagram: @LeandraCreates
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